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Faces of Open Gov: Mary Francoli

Mary Francoli is the International Experts Panel (IEP) Chair and Associate Dean, Faculty of Public Affairs, Carleton University You are a chair of the International Experts Panel (IEP), the body overseeing OGP’s Independent Reporting Mechanism. How would you explain the role…

Open Gov Week 2019: You Said It Best!

For this year’s Open Gov Week, the Open Government Partnership (OGP) asked everyone to make a dedicated effort to include new voices in conversations. The response was amazing. Nearly 30 percent of the 513 events in 52 countries focused on…

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Engaging Citizens Can Be a ‘Win-Win’ Approach

It is never easy to set the limits of citizens’ engagement in participatory policymaking. The sky is usually too high, but a useful approach is: “consult early, consult often”. But how early is early, and how often is often –…

The Road to Genuine Co-Creation: Insights from Argentina

When Argentina first joined the Open Government Partnership in 2012, the concept of open government was alien to most potential stakeholders, and there was a lack of trust between government and civil society. Argentina’s first action plan focused more on…

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Tackling corruption: familiar questions, emerging challenges

Corruption has always been a force to contend with. The work done by anti-corruption champions and reformers has made significant progress over time and created new global norms. Yet much remains to be done. Every time a new laundromat scandal…

Lessons Learned: Co-Creation Developments in Ukraine

Ukraine celebrates over seven years of participation in the Open Government Partnership. During this time, it has adopted four and has implemented three national action plans. Some of these plans have included internationally recognized commitments, such as the e-procurement system…

Building on the Momentum: Co-creation Insights from Armenia

The creation of the fourth OGP action plan in Armenia coincided with a defining moment in the country. In April-May 2018, nationwide anti-government protests, referred to as the Velvet Revolution, led to drastic changes in the country’s political leadership, giving…

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